Fan Attacks Shawn Mendes During Toronto Appearance

How many 16-year-olds can say that they’ve been attacked on stage before? While that number may be a small one, Vine celebrity and singer Shawn Mendes can now count himself in that rare group of people.

During one of his appearances in Toronto on Wednesday, a fan evaded security and laid a hug and a kiss on the teen sensation before she was taken off the stage.

But if the loud screams from his legion of loyal admirers were any indication of how big Mendes’ star power has gotten, the young fan didn’t leave the stage without a fight. As she was carried and escorted off stage by a burly security guard, she kicked the air to get away from his arms.

Mendes, who is currently on tour with Austin Mahone, became an Internet phenom after posting six-second Vine videos on the internet. His debut single ‘Life of the Party’ has since hit #1 on the iTunes chart and he became the youngest artist to debut on Billboard’s top 25.

Samantha Lui is a writer living in Toronto. When she isn't writing, shooting videos or interviewing people, she can be found alone at the movie theater. You can follow her on Twitter (@samanthalui_) or find out more on her site samanthalui.ca.